Who were the officials in a Pargana?

The Pargana was managed by a Shiqdar (military), an Amin (revenue), a Fotedar (treasurer), and Karkuns (clerks).

Medieval State Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Statements about Sher Shah's administration: 1. Empire divided into Sarkars → Parganas. 2. He administered them directly without officials.

Sher Shah Suri divided his empire into administrative units called Sarkars and Parganas. He governed through a staff of specialized officials, including Shiqdars and Amins, to ensure law and revenue collection.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2014_145 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Statements about Sher Shah's administration:1. Empire divided into Sarkars → Parganas.2. He administered them directly without officials.

Statements about Sher Shah's administration:
1. Empire divided into Sarkars → Parganas.
2. He administered them directly without officials.